Is Private Education Worth It?

This session brought together school leaders and education experts to explore one of the most frequently asked questions by parents: when, why, and how private education pays off – or doesn’t. The panel examined which school years deliver the greatest benefit, whether parents should pay for all of their children, and how fees relate to quality and long-term outcomes. Chairperson: Guy Schady-Beckett – Director & Head of Research, Next Step Exhibitions Ltd Speakers: John Maguire – Head, Bishop’s Stortford College Emma Goldsmith – Head, Dragon School Hugh Viney – Founder & CEO, Minerva Virtual Academy This discussion offered balanced perspectives on value, opportunity and access within independent education, helping families and educators better understand what makes the investment worthwhile. Next Show Info & Tickets: schoolsshow.co.uk